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Recycled glass jar crafts

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Hi there everyone!

Hope you are having a great weekend so far.

Today I am sharing a recycled glass jar crafts.

You all use spaghetti sauce from a jar right?

Some of you are throwing stones at me right now.

Yes, I am half Italian, and YES, sometimes I used jar sauce.

Only the best kind though:)

Upcycled jar painted and stenciled

Back in February I shared my Mod podged recipe jar

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If you know me by now, I am also a good to the last drop kinda girl…

you know this pretty Saint Ann La Craie sample was NOT going to be wasted.

I believe I got four small craft projects out of it.

Actually my rooster makeover was sorta of a big craft project, as he took two coats.

After I gave my jar two quick and easy coats of paint, I also, used some dark wax to give it an aged look.

A little light sanding I did as well.

You can use any craft paint for this project. I find chalky paint works best though.

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And what exactly would a Debbiedoo’s project be without stenciling?

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 I used the peel and stick stencils I found at Walmart.  You simply peel and stick to your project and stencil away. Allow to dry completely before removing.  They are reusable too which is the best part.

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So, next time before you get ready to toss out that jar,

or bottle,

or can

think of me:)

Spring recycled jar craft

and do something fun and creative.

You will be glad you did.

Spring is in full force here, and our Cherry blossom trees are looking gorgeous.

I had to clip a few today and throw them in my new vase

#recycled jar craft for #spring

You can check out some of my other ideas down below.

 If you are not a regular here, I sure would love to see you back again.

XO

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Comments

  1. kim says

    April 7 at 1:22 pm

    So cute and I love that last photo!

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  2. Gina says

    April 7 at 1:43 pm

    It’s beautiful, Debbie! I love how you gave it an aged look.

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  3. val says

    April 7 at 1:56 pm

    I love the green car. I would never think of this awesomeness.

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  4. Dawn says

    April 7 at 1:56 pm

    Very pretty Debbie, I love that you have trees blooming:)

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  5. Anne says

    April 7 at 2:00 pm

    What a pretty transformation! Okay confession time……. I too and half Italian and my husband is half Sicilian and ……we occasionally well more often than I want to admit use jar sauce :-/
    xx
    Anne

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  6. Martina says

    April 7 at 3:11 pm

    So pretty!! That last shot belongs in a magazine!

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  7. linda says

    April 7 at 3:27 pm

    love the color of the jar and the little bird is perfectly cute 🙂

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  8. Jeanette @ Creating a Life says

    April 7 at 4:02 pm

    I love that color combo! I have sooo many jars, thanks for the inspiration! Your cherry blossoms are gorgeous…sigh.

    Jeanette

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  9. Cindy says

    April 7 at 4:38 pm

    Such a cute vase! Your cherry bloom picture is so pretty, I was outside yesterday taking some pictures…the temperature was so nice! They look sweet in your vase!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
  10. Penny @ The Comforts of Home and From Harvest To Table says

    April 7 at 5:49 pm

    That is wonderful Debbie! I love, love, love it!

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  11. Kris says

    April 7 at 7:13 pm

    Debbie,
    This is amazing!!! Wow who knew how cute a sauce jar could look!!!! I love the last picture too with the cherry blossoms one of my favs another reason I need to live where you live!!! So pretty.
    Kris

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  12. Sue says

    April 7 at 10:19 pm

    Hopefully, spring will be on its way in this neck of the woods! Your blossoms look sweet in your cute painted jar. I need to try this paint- I’m always up,for a new way to paint. 🙂

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  13. Audrey Zumwalt says

    April 7 at 10:52 pm

    Another cute project Debbie. Love that color and the stenciling is a perfect touch to make it special. Oh my, the cherry blossoms are beautiful. I am ready for Spring and lots of blooms. Thanks for sharing your talents.
    Blessings,
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  14. Jacque says

    April 7 at 11:30 pm

    I love the stencil at the end! Very unexpected but the perfect touch.

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  15. Angelina says

    April 8 at 12:22 am

    Oh, this is so pretty!! The colors and the design. 🙂
    xo
    Angelina

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  16. Kim says

    April 8 at 7:28 am

    Pinning!!!!!

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  17. Daniela @frugal ain't cheap says

    April 8 at 9:40 am

    I wish people would see the endless possibilities of glass jars and cans!! this project looks great

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  18. Tiffany | offbeat + inspired says

    April 8 at 10:23 am

    Oh my gosh how CUTE! I love this project! Love the green you used and love how vintage the finished jar is! Thank you for sharing this! 🙂

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  19. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    April 8 at 11:54 am

    Lol! My nonna was full on, 100%, off-the-boat Italian, and her recipe for homemade spaghetti sauce was delicious, but half the time she cheated and used spaghetti sauce out of a jar for the base instead of starting completely from scratch. Still fabulous! And I absolutely LOVE how that jar turned out!

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  20. Sherry says

    April 8 at 5:48 pm

    These turned out absolutely lovely, Debbie! I love the one you did before AND this one. Plus you used my favorite color 🙂

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  21. Savannah Granny says

    April 9 at 1:00 am

    So pretty. Love the color, oh yeh, I love the rooster.
    Love to all, Ginger

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  22. Judy says

    April 9 at 3:10 am

    Really pretty, Debbie. Love the colors of the stencils with the green. Very beautiful springtime bouquet..Happy Tuesday..Judy

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  23. Miss Kitty says

    April 9 at 10:01 am

    Love that look, Debbie!!! Now I have a good excuse the next time I husband says, “Why are you saving jars?”
    It’s very creative the way you used the dark wax AND sanding just like it was a nice piece of furniture. To tell you the truth, I love Prego spaghetti sauce way better than any pasta sauce I make (and no time spent cutting and cooking).

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  24. Ann says

    April 9 at 1:54 pm

    I buy Ragu all the time. 🙂 Love what you did with this and I adore your new header! Pinned and tweeted too.

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  25. Debbie says

    April 10 at 2:38 pm

    It looks awesome! I rarely have spaghetti jars, but I do have others. I love the idea. 🙂

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  26. Kelly says

    April 14 at 11:28 pm

    Would you recommend a certain kind of paint for this project, or would any craft paint work? Thanks so much!

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    • debbiedoo's says

      April 15 at 6:57 am

      Hi Kelly, I used a chalk paint as I mentioned, however, any paint will do, you just need two or more coats.

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      • Kelly says

        April 15 at 11:22 am

        Thanks! I am excited to try it!

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  27. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    April 22 at 10:05 am

    This is so pretty, Debbie ~ I just love it. I’m a jar-a-holic ~ I can’t seem to ever put them in the recycling bin. Such a great idea.

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  28. Kimberly Anderson says

    July 26 at 7:43 am

    Hi there! I love this idea!
    Can I just use acrylic paint? I couldn’t find what kind you used.

    Thanks!

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    • debbiedoo's says

      July 26 at 9:50 am

      Yes, you can use acrylic paint.

      Reply
  29. Priya says

    February 4 at 11:48 am

    what paint do you use to cover the jar completely? I tried acrylics and though it doesn’t come out on washing softly but it get scratches! Can you advise?

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    • debbiedoo's says

      February 4 at 1:31 pm

      I used a chalky paint on these. You can now find chalky paint cheap at home depot, some in stores but definitely on line.

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      • Kimberly Shane says

        February 8 at 12:18 pm

        I wanted to clarify: you don’t do anything else to the jar to keep the paint from scratching off?

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        • debbiedoo's says

          February 8 at 10:03 pm

          I paint it, lightly wax it, and lightly distress it.

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  30. karin says

    February 10 at 8:03 pm

    oh that is tooo cute…hmmmm maybe I should save some old jars instead of recycling them…
    THINKING CAP ON!!
    Hugs
    Karin

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  31. Corinne Marsheck says

    February 10 at 8:04 pm

    Great ideas!!!

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  32. Karen M says

    February 10 at 8:10 pm

    Great idea! love how you gave it an aged look!

    Reply
  33. Julie says

    February 10 at 8:12 pm

    Amazing…the cherry blossoms look so beautiful in your vase =)

    Reply

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